Training and Development

Catalog description

Provides an in-depth review of the core concepts relevant to training and development informed by adult learning theories and situated within contexts relevant to the human communication discipline. Purposefully designed to advance students' understanding of the role of communication and human interaction in training and development especially in workplace contexts. Throughout the coursework, students learn and discuss key scholarly perspectives, which enable them to (a) more deeply appreciate and understand the training and development cycle components, (b) reflect on and analyze their own experiences as participants in training and development sessions and (c) create and implement learner-centered training and development plans grounded by theoretical frameworks.